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Hosni Mubarak will address the nation today to announce that he will meet the protesters’ demands, Egypt’s military and ruling party officials tell the AP. After an all-day meeting of the military's supreme council, the military issued a televised statement pledging its "support of the legitimate demands of the people." One commander then spoke in Tahrir Square, declaring, "All your demands will be met today!"

The phrasing of the military's statement suggests a military coup. Neither Mubarak nor Vice President Omar Suleiman were present at the meeting. CIA chief Leon Panetta told Congress that he has intelligence saying the Egyptian president will likely step down. The secretary-general of Mubarak's party tells CNN that Mubarak will "accommodate" the protesters. "They won," he said. In Tahrir Square, protesters were jubilant. "Mission accomplished," Wael Ghonim tweeted. "Thanks to all the brave young Egyptians."

People Power has prevailed - Thousands of jubilant supporters sense victory celebrating in Liberation Square Egyptian Military Supreme Council (minus Mubarak) annnounced that it has stepped in "to safeguard the interests of the people and the property of the Country" in Communique No.1 Senior military commander told the people "your demands will be met" Mubarak to address nation on t.v. - has got to be stepping down http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/

Sphinx

Feb 10, 2011 10:02 AM CST

I can't deny that I am worried about the Egyptian people's future, but at the same time I can't stop myself from rejoicing in their victory today. After 30 years of silence, the people have spoken and they have been heard.